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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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